12/22/2024 2:56:21 AM	MUSC 5D Course Outline as of Spring 2015	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSC 5D	Title:  JAZZ IMPROVISATION 4
Full Title:  Jazz Improvisation 4
Last Reviewed:5/11/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

This course provides instrumental students with the tools and techniques for jazz improvisation at an advanced level. Analysis of harmonic and melodic materials, extensive listening, and performance exercises will assist the student in his/her development as an improvisor.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSC 5C

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course provides instrumental students with the tools and techniques for jazz improvisation at an advanced level. Analysis of harmonic and melodic materials, extensive listening, and performance exercises will assist the student in his/her development as an improvisor.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSC 5C
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2015	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2015	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to improvise on standard jazz repertoire in a jazz combo setting utilizing advanced-level harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic procedures.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Perform the scales, modes, and arpeggios used in jazz improvisation.

2. Analyze jazz chord progressions, identifying appropriate scales, arpeggios, and/or melodic patterns for improvisation.

3. Construct stylistically appropriate jazz lines from previously analyzed examples.

4. Compare and contrast styles of improvisation from recorded examples.

5. Evaluate harmonic and melodic development as it relates to style.

Topics and Scope

   I. Application of substitute II and V chords to standard jazz repertoire

  II. Stylistically appropriate use of rhythm

  III. Memorization and improvisational applications of advanced scales:

      A. Lydian Augmented

      B. Locrian #2

      C. Diminished

  IV. Study and application of Pentatonic Modes

  V. Critical study and performance of major post-Bop composers such as Shorter and Corea

 VI. Study, analysis, and performance of Coltrane's chord substitutions

 VII. Collaborative/collective improvisation

VIII. Other scales and techniques

      A. George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization

      B. Chromatic Elaboration of Static Harmony (CESH)

 IX. Combo performance and rhythm section techniques

      A. Bass lines

      B. Comping: Voicings for piano and guitar

      C. The role of the drummer

      D. "Trading fours" and other ensemble techniques

 X. Performance and improvisation on advanced jazz repertoire

Assignments:

1. Most class sessions consist of drills in all keys, scale patterns, arpeggio exercises, ear training (through instrumental "call and response"), and improvisational exercises based on pieces from the standard jazz repertoire.

2. Approximately every two weeks the entire class session will be devoted to a performance of the tune(s) we have been working on. Students will solo on each tune to the best of their ability and rhythm section players should demonstrate good comping skills. These performances are considered tests and are graded accordingly.

3. The final exam is an in-class performance.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 70 - 80%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Attendance and class participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Aebersold, Jamey. A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation, Volume 75: Countdown to Giant Steps. CD and text: 1996 (Classic text)

The Real Book, 6th edition. Hal Leonard Publishing: 2005. (Classic text)

Instructor prepared materials

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